SOUTHWEST SPLENDOR

A 1997 Phoenix Home & Garden Master of the Southwest, Ed Mell is known for adding drama to his realistic and abstract landscapes, figures and florals. The artist spent his childhood in Phoenix, graduated from Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, and then worked for a large advertising agency in New York. Seeking a break from the city’s pace, he accepted a teaching position on the Hopi Reservation in 1970.

Time spent on Arizona’s Colorado Plateau reconnected Mell with the land he loved, and his artistic course was set. Relocating to Phoenix, he began painting his well-known landscapes. Twenty new works by the artist are on exhibit through April 3 at Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson. Pictured is “Chinle Butte,” an oil on linen that measures 30" high x 40" inches wide. For more information, call (520) 722-7798.

Arizona Historical Society Museum—1300 N. College Ave., Tempe, arizonahistoricalsociety.org, (480) 929-0292. “Sandra Day O’Connor: A Citizen for All Seasons,” through Dec. 31. The museum hosts its annual Historical Photographic Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20, featuring camera displays, historic photographs, book sales, children’s activities, speakers and refreshments.

Arizona Museum for Youth—35 N. Robson St., Mesa, arizonamuseumforyouth.com, (480) 664-2467. “Pattern Wizardry,” through April 4; “Galápagos: Reflections Through Photographs by Sue Cullumber,” through April 4; and “Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience,” ongoing.

Arizona Museum of Natural History—53 N. Macdonald St., Mesa, (480) 644-2230. “Therizinosaur—Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur,” through June 27.

Arizona Science Center—600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, azscience.org, (602) 716-2000. “Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear,” through Sept. 6. Grownups can enjoy the center with “people their own size” during a free Adults’ Night Out, which takes place from 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 5.

Arizona State University Art Museum—Nelson Fine Arts Center, Tempe, (480) 965-ARTS. “Altered States: Paintings by Gordon Cheung from the Stéphane Janssen Collection,” through April 10; “Wanxin Zhang: A 10-Year Survey,” through May 1; and “Forged Power: Ferran Medoza, Alvaro Sau and William Wylie,” through May 29.

Bonner David Galleries—7040 E. Main St., Scottsdale, bonner-david.com, (480) 941-8500. Colorful abstract paintings are in the spotlight in “New Horizons: Gail Morris.” The show opens with a reception for the artist from 6 to 9 p.m. March 11, and remains on exhibit through March 25.

BRIO Fine Arts Center—8340 E. Raintree Dr., Scottsdale, briofinearts.com, (480) 941-8310. “BRIO Student Art Show Exhibit” opens with a reception for the artists from 6 to 8 p.m. March 13, and continues on display through March 31.

BOTANICAL BEAUTIES Mixed-media photography by Linda Ingraham is on display March 1-April 30 at Larsen Gallery in Scottsdale, with an opening reception from 2 to 5 p.m. March 13. The artist, who has a background in fine art, prefers to create the photograph rather than just take it. She captures different elements with her camera, then combines them in Photoshop to achieve the best composition, change the background, or manipulate the subject itself. The works are then printed and mounted onto a board to which she applies several layers of resin. Pictured is “Botanica Series,” mounted on a board with resin, each measuring 22" high x 22" wide. For more information, visit larsengallery.com, or call (480) 941-0900.

Cervini Haas Gallery—cervinihaas.com, (480) 429-6116. The gallery hosts a trunk show of wearable art, jewelry and small-scale works March 12-13 at g2 Gallery, 7144 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale. Jewelry artists include Wendy Grace, Ruth Taubman, Linda Blumel, Kim Rawdin, Ford & Forlano, Kate Cusack and Christina Goodman. Small works by fiber artists Barbara Lee Smith, Charissa Brock and Lanny Bergner also are featured, and ceramics by Jeff Reich and Farraday Newsome.

Chandler Center for the Arts Exhibition Hall—250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, chandlercenter.org, (480) 782-2683. “Ten Transformations: Framing Renewal,” March 12-April 16, is an invitational exhibit of new works exploring a metamorphosis of unlikely materials.

Colonial Frontiers—244 S. Park Ave., Tucson, colonialfrontiers.com, (520) 622-7400. “British Influence of Architectural Elements, Furniture and Pottery on the Indian Subcontinent during the Colonial Period, circa 1800,” through April 30.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center—30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, Colo., (719) 634-5581. “NASA/Art: 50 Years of Exploration,” “Vance Kirkland: The Mysteries of Space” and “Monica Petty Aiello: Frozen/Inferno,” through March 7.

Colores—7100 Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 947-1489. The gallery presents “None Other: The Distinct Art of Four Artists,” March 4-31. Works by Charles Davison, Connie Townsend, Fran Larsen and Robert Ransom are included.

Cooper’s Art Brokerage House—11 Sundial Circle, Carefree, coopers-
artbrokerage.com, (480) 575-6742. Guests can meet the artists and see new works in hand-forged steel, bronze, kiln-formed glass and paintings as the gallery hosts an artist reception from 4 to 8 p.m. March 12. Featured artists include Chris Deverill, Jerry Harris, Bruce King, Suzanne Mears, Raymond Nordwall, Peggy Pettigrew Stewart and Manny Valenzuela.

Deer Valley Rock Art Center—3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, dvrac.asu.edu, (602) 582-8007. “Ollie’s Storybook Adventures” continues with “Deer Valley’s Rabbits,” March 5; and “Sun and Shadows,” March 26, both at 10 a.m. Designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their parents, this educational program offers fun and interactive ways for children to learn about Native American cultures, as well as the plants, animals and archaeology of the American Southwest. The center also hosts a Rock Art Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 27, featuring flint knapping, atlatl throwing, artifact and biology kits, and trail interpretations.

Desert Artisans’ Gallery—6536 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson, desertartisans.com, (520) 722-4412. “Sonoran Surprises,” through May 2, features works by Don Carter, Nancy Cressler, Susan Meyer, Peggy Taylor and Gertrude Wait.

Desert Caballeros Western Museum—21 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, westernmuseum.org, (928) 684-2272. A “50th-Anniversary Exhibition,” through March 14; “Snapshots of Early 20th-Century Arizona: A Postcard Legacy,” through Sept. 12; and “Cowgirl Up! Art From the Other Half of the West,” March 26-May 2.

De Young Museum—50 Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, deyoungmuseum.org, (415) 750-3600. “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs,” through March 28.

Duley-Jones Gallery—7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, duleyjones.com, (480) 945-8475. “Echoes of the Rocks,” March 1-31, focuses on the work of Merrill Mahaffey, who is best-known for his luminous paintings of the Grand Canyon. Guests can meet the artist at a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. March 11.

Eric Firestone Gallery—403 N. Sixth Ave., Tucson, (520) 882-2616. “Warhol From Dylan to Duchamp,” through April 11, features the work of photographers who lived in and passed through Andy Warhol’s world, “the epicenter of hip culture in New York” from the 1960s to his death in 1987. Original color and black-and-white prints by Nat Finkelstein, Carl Fischer, Michael Tighe and Santi Visalli are included.

Etherton Gallery—135 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, ethertongallery.com, (520) 624-7370. “A Radiant Land,” March 13-May 29, celebrates the majesty of the contemporary American landscape with pastels by Lynn Taber, contemporary Western landscape photographs by Jack Dykinga, and classic intimate landscapes by photographer Eliot Porter. A reception for the artists takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. March 13.

Expressions in Bronze Gallery—7077 E. Main St., Scottsdale, expressionsinbronze.com, (480) 424-7412. The gallery introduces new work by Dave McGary with an artist’s reception from 7 to 9 p.m. March 18. Recognized as a 2010 Master of the Southwest by Phoenix Home & Garden, the bronze realist unveils “A Wall
of Courage” at the show, extending his series of courageous Strongheart warriors.

Faust Gallery—7100 E. Main St., Scottsdale, (480) 946-6345. The gallery hosts “Icons of Native American Jewelry,” March 4-6, featuring the work of Verma Nequatewa, Ric Charlie and Dina Huntinghorse. Working with precious metals and stone, the artists fabricate pendants, necklaces, bracelets and rings that are collected worldwide and exhibited in major art centers, such as Heard Museum.

Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery—16858 Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, fountainhillsartistsgallery.com, (480) 836-9919. A “St. Patrick’s Day Celebration” gets under way from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13, featuring artist demonstrations and refreshments.

Gallery Andrea­­—7019 E. Main St., Scottsdale, artandrea.com, (480) 481-2530. “Spring Healing Florals” by Andrea de Kerpely-Zak are in the spotlight March 1-31. The Hungarian-born artist paints a variety of florals, including African daisies, poppies and wildflowers.

PIGGIN' OUT Artists from Phoenix and across the country explore the complex relationship with the mischievous and endearing javelina in “Javelinas: Knowing Our Neighbors.” The show continues through Sept. 30 at Deer Valley Rock Art Center in Phoenix. Pictured is “Javelina Making a PB & J” by Jay Schmetz, an oil on canvas measuring 21 1/4" high x 17 1/4" wide. For more information, call (602) 582-8007.

Heard Museum—2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, heard.org, (602) 252-8848. “Harry Fonseca: An Artist’s Journey,” through April 4; “Allan Houser: Tradition to Abstraction,” through Aug. 22; “Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art From the Albrecht Collection,” through Dec. 31; and “Hopi Katsina Dolls: 100 Years of Carving,” through Jan. 16.

Heard Museum North—The Summit at Scottsdale, 32633 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, heard.org, (480) 488-9817. “Personal Journeys: American Indian Landscapes,” through March 14; and “American Indian Artists’ Books and Illustrations,” March 27-Aug. 1.

Lanning Gallery—431 S.R. 179, Sedona, lanninggallery.com, (928) 282-6865. Raku vessels by Bob Smith are in the spotlight March 5-14. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. March 5.

Lisa Sette Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, (480) 990-7342. “Claudio Dicochea: Crush” and “Ariana Page Russell: Dressing” are on exhibit March 4-27. Dicochea displays her mischievous and multilayered acrylic paintings, while Russell’s photographic work explores in startling detail the intimate aesthetic of human skin.

Mesa Contemporary Arts—1 E. Main St., Mesa, mesaartscenter.com, (480) 644-6500. “Thirty-first-Annual Contemporary Crafts,” through March 14; and “Station Identification,” through March 14.

Mountain Artists Gallery—228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, mountainartistsguild.org, (928) 776-4009. “New Beginnings,” through May 1, showcases fine arts and crafts by local and national artists.

Museum of International Folk Art—706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, internationalfolkart.org, (505) 476-1200. “Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia,” through March 14; and “Material World: Textile Treasures From the Collection,” through May 23, 2011.

New Mexico History Museum—113 Lincoln Ave., Santa Fe, nmhistorymuseum.org, (505) 476-5200. “Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time,” through May 21, 2011.

New Mexico Museum of Art—107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe, mfasantafe.org, (505) 476-5072. “How the West Is One: The Art of New Mexico,” through April 20.

Phoenix Art Museum—1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, phxart.org, (602) 257-1222. “Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze,” through March 7; “Tea and Immortality: Contemporary Chinese Yixing Teawares from the James Bialac Collection,” through April 25; “Ansel Adams: Discoveries,” through June 6; “Sumatra: Textiles From the Collection of Dr. Thomas J. Hudak,” through July 4; “Arts & Flowers 2010,” March 4-7; and “Exposing Time,” March 6-June 27. Latin American Art Alliance presents “The Americas Series 2010,” featuring lectures, slide shows and films. This month’s program, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 23, focuses on “Informe Toledo,” a documentary film that travels from Paris of the 1960s to political conflict in Oaxaca in 2006.

Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery—208 N. Marina St., Prescott, pfaa.net, (928) 445-3286. “Wit and Wisdom: The Mature Eye,” through April 4, taps into the rich talent of artists who have refined their work with years of experience.

Rosson House Museum—113 N. Sixth St., Phoenix, rossonhousemuseum.org, (602) 261-8063. “Water and the Roosevelt Dam,” through April 1,
examines the importance of water and the effects of the Roosevelt Dam on the inhabitants of the Salt River Valley.

Scottsdale Fine Art—7116 E. Main St., Scottsdale, scottsdalefineart.com, (480) 990-3100. Paintings by Aldo Balding, Michael Maczuga and Tae Park are on exhibit in “The Beauty of Form,” through March 4. “The Urban Encounter,” March 4-18, features work by Gil Dellinger, Allen Garns, Randy Ford, Nobuhito Tanaka and John Salminen. A reception for the artists takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 11.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art—7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, scottsdalearts.org, (480) 994-ARTS. “Healing Expressions,” through April 22; “Chuck Close Prints: Process and Collaboration,” through May 9; and “Rewind Remix Replay: Design, Music & Everyday Experience,” through May 23.

Sedona Arts Center—15 Art Barn Rd., Sedona, sedonaartscenter.com, (928) 282-3809. The “2010 Members Juried Exhibition,” March 5-28, features sculpture, pottery, drawings, paintings, photography, jewelry, and works in glass, wood and fiber.

FAMILY FIRST Dedicated to portraying people with respect and dignity, Allan Houser (1914-1994) became famous throughout North America and Europe for his bold statements in stone and bronze. Figarelli Galleries & Sculpture Garden in Scottsdale showcases works by the renowned sculptor, painter and teacher through May 30, and hosts a cocktail reception from 4 to 6 p.m. March 4. Pictured is “Mother’s Blessing,” a bronze measuring 22" high x 30" wide x 20" deep. For more information, visit figarelligalleries.com, or call (480) 609-7077.

Sharlot Hall Museum—415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, sharlot.org, (928) 445-3122. “Paint! Breaking the Buckskin Ceiling” continues with American Indian artwork by Baje Whitehorse Sr. (Navajo), through July 11.

Shemer Art Center—5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, (602) 262-4727. “New Horizons,” an annual exhibition of multimedia works by local high school students, through March 2. “Shemer ‘Alive,’” juried by Dr. Earl Linderman, is an all-media exhibition of works by Arizona artists. The show runs March 10-April 28, with an artist reception and short talk by Linderman from 7 to 9 p.m. March 16.

Tansey Gallery—3001 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, tanseygallery.com, (520) 577-6301. Bronze sculpture by Beckie Kravetz is on display March 4-21.

Tempe Center for the Arts—700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, (480) 350-2867. “Chuck Amuck: A Legacy of Laughter,” which chronicles the life and art of Chuck Jones, through June 18.

Temple Gallery—330 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, (520) 624-7370. Paintings and drawings by David F. Brown are on exhibit through March 30, with a reception for the artist from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 5.

Tilt Gallery—919 W. Fillmore St., Phoenix, tiltgallery.com, (602) 716-5667. Limited-edition prints by Aline Smithson are showcased in “The Variety Show,” which opens with an artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and remains on display through March 26.

Trailside Galleries—7330 Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, trailsidegalleries.com, (480) 945-7751. “Western Classics,” March 15-28, features traditional Western paintings and sculpture by more than 30 of the leading Western representational artists in the country, including new works by several members of Cowboy Artists of America. Within the show is “A Ranching Tradition,” a showcase of work by three prominent Western artists: Shawn Cameron, Brenda Murphy and Cynthia Rigden. A reception for the artists takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 25. “East Meets West,” March 29-April 10, presents works by a number of renowned Chinese artists, including An He, James Jiang, Bi Wei Liang, Calvin Liang, Huihan Liu, Tong Luo, Tang Wei Min, Mian Situ and Jie-Wei Zhou.

Tucson Museum of Art—140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, tucsonmuseum-
ofart.org, (520) 624-2333. “Ed Mell: Paintings of the New West,” through May 23; “Andy Warhol: Life and Legends,” through July 3; “¡Viva David Tineo! A Retrospective of Tucson’s Muralist and Art Educator,” through July 3; and “Han and Beyond—The Renaissance of China: The James Conley Collection,” through Dec. 31.

Udinotti Gallery—4215 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, udinottigallery.com, (480) 946-7056. A showing of sculpture by Wanxin Zhang and paintings by Agnese Udinotti continues through March 31.

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian—704 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, Santa Fe, wheelwright.org, (505) 982-4636. “Through Their Eyes: Paintings From the Charlotte Mittler Collection,” through April 18.
 
Wilde Meyer Gallery—4142 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, wildemeyer.com, (480) 945-2323. “Dreamlanders,” March 4-30, showcases new work by Trevor Mikula, Timothy Chapman, Ryan Hale, Brian Boner and Thomas Nelford. An opening reception takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 4. “Color and Form,” featuring handmade glass wall sculpture and bowls by Dave Klein, runs March 11-30, with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. March 19. New paintings, prints and products by Linda Carter Holman are in the spotlight in “La Buena Vida,” March 25-April 14.

Wilde Meyer Gallery—3001 E. Skyline Dr., Tucson, (520) 615-5222. “Vistas and Valleys,” March 4-24, features landscape paintings by Albert Scharf, Barbara Gurwitz, Robert Anderson, Karen Bezuidenhout, Paul Davis and Gregg Rochester. The beauty of animals is portrayed in various styles in “Fascination,” March 18-31, with works by Sarah Webber, Jim Budish, Patricia Hunter and Judy Feldman.

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